Technical Buyer - Precision Machining & Motorsport

Prodrive

Banbury

On-site

GBP 45,000 - 65,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Salary growth
25 days holiday
Training opportunities
Car and pension salary sacrifice
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Job summary

Prodrive is seeking a Technical Buyer to translate engineering intent into effective sourcing decisions for low-volume machining and metallic components. You will work with engineers, procurement, and suppliers to ensure on-time delivery and compliance with technical requirements, leveraging ERP tools and strong commercial judgment.

Ideal candidates have experience in technical purchasing within Motorsport or advanced engineering, reading drawings, and using should-cost methods to inform

Qualifications

  • Experience in technical purchasing for machining and metallic components.
  • Comfort interpreting drawings/specifications and engaging engineers and suppliers.
  • Experience using ERP or purchasing systems in fast-paced technical environments.

Responsibilities

  • Interpret drawings and technical requirements for sourcing decisions.
  • Own parts through full lifecycle from sourcing to receipt and use.
  • Manage risks to time, quality and cost with proactive actions.
  • Maintain accurate purchasing data including price, lead time and invoices.

Skills

Reading engineering drawings
Supplier discussions
Should-cost/cost modelling
Manufacturing processes knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Prodrive is seeking a Technical Buyer to translate engineering intent into effective sourcing decisions for low-volume machining and metallic components. You will work with engineers, procurement, and suppliers to ensure on-time delivery and compliance with technical requirements, leveraging ERP tools and strong commercial judgment.

Ideal candidates have experience in technical purchasing within Motorsport or advanced engineering, reading drawings, and using should-cost methods to inform

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